Community Gardening Drop-In Session
2024-08-06 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-08-13 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-08-20 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-08-27 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-09-03 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-09-10 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-09-17 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-09-24 18:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) and 5 more dates
Join our weekly community gardening sessions. Cultivate friendships, learn new skills and be part of our sustainable community! All levels of experience welcome and no seed to sign up, just pop in and get gardening!
Drop-ins every Tuesday 6 – 8:30pm
Hot drinks available.
*Important – drop-in sessions may be cancelled if the weather is rotten. Please contact the Beacon if you would like to confirm if a session is taking place or not. Times change during Winter months.

School Uniform Exchange
2024-08-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-10 10:00 - 12:00
Pop along to the Beacon between 10 and 12PM on the 7th – 10th August for some preloved uniform.
Want to bring some? Please do this before the 6th of August.

Lantern Making
2024-12-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come along and learn how to make a willow lantern.
They are mighty impressive and not as tricky to make as you might think. We will make a pyramid lantern, and hopefully you will progress next year onto other shapes and sizes. Children must be supervised by an adult.
Materials provided. £3 to cover the cost.

Breakfast With Santa 15th Dec
2024-12-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
A very special guest is coming to the Beacon for breakfast.
Join Santa and his elves for a special pancake breakfast. The Elves will show you to your table so you can tuck into your breakfast as Santa makes his way round to talk with your little ones.
Before things wrap up, each child will receive a present and have the chance for a photo with Santa to share with your loved ones.
Breakfast of pancakes and toppings is included, as well as tea, filter coffee and juice. Toppings include fresh fruit, raspberry coulis, cream and chocolate.
Please make us aware of any allergies or dietary requirements at the time of booking.

Community Christmas Party
2025-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
We would love to invite you to a Community Christmas Party, bring your family and friends and let’s celebrate the season together. We will have games, refreshments, carol singing, festive treats and dancing.
All welcome. Children need to be accompanied by an adult.

Winter in the Garden Dec 12th
2025-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Bring your family and friends to our magical Winter Event at the Beacon Community Garden! We will be twinkle lighting the garden, Santa will be making an appearance (get a photo), hot chocolate to warm you up, a little food, festive tunes and some good community banter.
All welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is free however you can choose to make a donation.
Please book below so we have an idea of numbers. If you can’t make it, please, let us know so we can release more tickets.

Elf School 13th Dec
2025-12-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Elf School is officially in session!
Elf School is opening its doors to a brand-new class of trainee elves—and you’re invited! Whether you’re a curious child, a festive family, or just someone who loves a bit of sparkle, Elf School promises a joyful journey/training session.
Led by a cast of merry volunteers, you’ll learn the essential arts of elfhood. Every activity is designed to delight, surprise, and bring out your inner elf.
At the end of your training, you’ll graduate with your official Elf Certificate—and maybe even help save the season in a way only elves can!
Please note: children must be accompanied by an adult. You know your child/children – if you literally don’t want to become an elf yourself book the child ticket only, however you must remain on-site at the Beacon. Or book for you too, way more fun! We are aiming this event at 5 – 11 years.

Winter in the Garden Dec 13th
2025-12-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Gorebridge Beacon

Breakfast With Santa (14th Dec)
2025-12-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
A very special guest is coming back again to the Beacon for breakfast.
Join Santa and his elves for a special pancake breakfast. The Elves will show you to your table so you can tuck into your breakfast as Santa makes his way round to talk with your little ones.
Before things wrap up, each child will receive a present and have the chance for a photo with Santa to share with your loved ones.
Breakfast of pancakes and toppings is included, as well as tea, filter coffee and juice. Toppings include fresh fruit, raspberry coulis, cream and chocolate.
Please make us aware of any allergies or dietary requirements at the time of booking.
N.B. No refunds available, but you can transfer your tickets to another name. Babies are free, we don’t assume they will be tucking into pancakes!

Breakfast With Santa 21st Dec
2025-12-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
A very special guest is coming back again to the Beacon for breakfast.
Join Santa and his elves for a special pancake breakfast. The Elves will show you to your table so you can tuck into your breakfast as Santa makes his way round to talk with your little ones.
Before things wrap up, each child will receive a present and have the chance for a photo with Santa to share with your loved ones.
Breakfast of pancakes and toppings is included, as well as tea, filter coffee and juice. Toppings include fresh fruit, raspberry coulis, cream and chocolate. Adult? You can choose from a bacon, egg, haggis roll.
N.B. No refunds available, but you can transfer your tickets to another name. Babies are free, we don’t assume they will be tucking into pancakes!

Christmas Coorie 25
2025-12-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Coorie comes from an old Scot’s word meaning to nestle or snuggle. It encourages us to appreciate the simple pleasures in life.
Come along for a little bit of coorie at the Beacon on the 24th December 10AM – 1PM.

Friday Play Cafe
2026-01-09 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-16 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come along to the Beacon Play Cafe!
The café will be open and there is a dedicated space for pre-schoolers to play, we have plenty buggy space and staff will be on hand for a blether.
The café is a great place to meet with other parents/carers, and make new friends. We have highchairs available and plenty changing facilities. Siblings are more than welcome to come along, however the play area is really suitable for under 5’s.
Cost: £3 per child. Pay at cafe.

Growing Together: Parent and Care Giver Group
2026-01-19 09:00 - 11:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
As a parent or carer, you’re the most important person in your child’s world. We’re here to help you enjoy these precious early years with your child.
Run by parents and care givers, for parents and care givers. Starting January 2026 at the Beacon.
This is an informal community session for adults and young children to come together to socialise, get and give support, reduce isolation and provide peer support for parent’s and care givers mental wellbeing.
Come along and share. Sessions are term time only.
